A20:30
vote / boat
Say each pair, keeping the first consonant clear.
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Weak forms (to, of, and)
Pronunciation · B2 · 30 sec
Your prompt
Say this aloud, focusing on the highlighted sounds.
Say it slowly first, then again at a natural speed. We check the words came through clearly — this is not a phoneme test.
Reference
I wanted to talk to a couple of them about the pros and cons of the plan.
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A few things to cover
- •'to' -> /tə/, 'of' -> /əv/, 'and' -> /ən/
- •Weak forms keep the rhythm moving
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